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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,950 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach throughout South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.033. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,950 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach throughout South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.033.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library Department has been awarded $19,950 in funding from the County of San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach in South San Francisco from December 2021 through June 2022. This funding is in addition to the $19,950 grant accepted by City Council at the October 28, 2020 City Council meeting, the $10,000 accepted by City Council at the January 13, 2021 City Council meeting, and the $19,950 accepted by City Council at the June 9, 2021 meeting. Funds will be used to continue providing accurate information about the prevention of COVID-19 and the importance and availability of vaccinations in a variety of languages, including Chinese, English, Spanish and Tagalog, with special emphasis on promoting booster shots, reaching the families of the 5-11 year old children now eligible for the vaccine, and providing accurate information on emerging variants and other developments. Library staff will conduct outreach in a variety of formats, including online, by phone, and in-person. Partnering with the Promotores team and utilizing information provided by the County, in-person outreach will once again focus on under-vaccinated neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 22.033. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this grant will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #1: Recover from Global Pandemic, by providing accurate and important information about preventing the spread of COVID-19 and promoting health and safety measures such as vaccination in our community.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will enable the Library to distribute critical information regarding COVID-19 vaccination. It is recommended that the City Council accept $19,950 in grant funding and approve Budget Amendment 22.033.